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Accepting ‘sufficient’ can be ‘ideal’ for workers with chronic pain: study

S+H Staff — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:47:03 +0000

Lowell, MA — Workers with chronic pain can alleviate extra physical and mental fatigue by recognizing that their body “is not the same as everybody else’s, and that’s OK,” researchers say. A team led by a researcher from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell interviewed 66 workers in multiple occupations about their experiences and work performances related […]

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OSHA launches ‘safety shout-out’ challenge

S+H Staff — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:08:49 +0000

Washington — A new challenge from OSHA encourages peer-to-peer recognition of safe work practices. Part of the annual Safe + Sound campaign promoted by OSHA, NIOSH, the National Safety Council and other safety organizations, the Safety Shout-Out Challenge is a way to “provide immediate recognition, make workers more aware of their daily safety actions,” and […]

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Prioritize employee mental health

S+H Staff — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:44:38 +0000

A stressful work environment can lead some people to miss work or even leave their job, the American Psychological Association says. Create a workplace that prioritizes employee mental health. Follow these recommendations from APA: Train managers to promote health and well-being. They should be able to recognize the signs of stress and mental health issues […]

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‘Flourishing’ or ‘languishing’? Survey asks workers how they’re doing

S+H Staff — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:47:41 +0000

Champaign, IL — Researchers from the University of Illinois recently set out to determine if workers are feeling more focused and supported than they were about two years ago. Their findings, detailed in a recent report, show that most employees are continuing to “languish” at work rather than “flourish.” The report is based on responses […]

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2026 Training Survey

S+H Staff — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:20:18 +0000

Input from Safety+Health readers helps paint a picture of the current safety training landscape.

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Editor’s Note: Small strategies, big difference

Melissa J. Ruminski — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:30:13 +0000

It’s been too long since we covered this topic. In 2018, Associate Editor Kevin Druley spoke with experts about the multifaceted issue of autism and worker safety. In my Editor’s Note, I said it was a challenging article for Kevin to research and write, and that “when more becomes known,” we’d share it. Fast-forward to […]

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Bill would give trucking companies more access to drivers’ federal safety records

S+H Staff — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:59:11 +0000

Washington — Bipartisan legislation recently reintroduced in the House is intended to expand trucking companies’ access to driver safety records – and also make it easier for drivers to challenge inaccurate data. Reps. Tracey Mann (R-KS) and Sharice Davids (D-KS) reintroduced the Motor Carrier Safety Screening Modernization Act (H.R. 7261) on Jan. 27. A press […]

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Intermittent fasting won’t harm thinking ability at work, study finds

S+H Staff — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Auckland, New Zealand — Newly released research suggests that intermittent fasting – which has been studied for its effect on shift worker health – doesn’t negatively affect decision-making, response speed and accuracy, and other cognitive functions.

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NSC white paper looks at ‘the challenge of safety metrics’

S+H Staff — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Washington — A new white paper from the National Safety Council “explores the real-world conditions that influence whether leading indicator programs take root and deliver lasting value.”

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Salary Survey 2025

S+H Staff — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

The results are in for our annual Salary Survey of safety professionals. You’ll find charts that break down median salaries by industry, job title, education, number of years in the field and more.

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